Other than PPE I carry a set of mechanic gloves, a pocket knife, linesman pliers, vice grips, adjustable wrench, 4-in-1 screwdriver. Also something I carry, which is slightly odd, is two fire extingusiher pins clipped on my helmet. I just picked them up during extinguisher training one day and kept them. I figure they might be useful when an extinguisher is used, but still has pressure on it and its pin is lost. I do carry two carabiners that are pretty useful. As far as rescue rope, no, since I would have no need for it.

spare pair of fire gloves/extrication gloves/ webbing for either a self rescue harness or dragging a downed ff/door stop/chalk/ and a buddy rope (which can be used for multiple different applications/and a hose key

Webbing with a water knot tied in it and a d-ring, a pocket knife, multi-tool, and lineman's pliers. I like to travel light... I also take my wallet, cell phone and keys out of my uniform pants as soon as I get to work as well.

yay, another "what's in your pockets" thread. you could save a lot of time and do a search, this is a very common topic.

you will find that some of these whackers carry a whole fire truck in their pockets. as for me i carry work gloves, some linemans pliers (must have because you will get hung up in some wires some day and you will want to be able to get out), and a 6 foot loop of webbing tied with a water knot. i have a 20 footer tied in a water knot and have never used the damned thing. the six footer is really usefull.

the less you carry the lighter you are and you will usually know where the item you want is located. I don't know about the rest of these guys but i have a fire truck to carry the rest of my **** and i make sure i have ithe tool of choice when i get off the truck.

a loop of webbing as a hose strap, some chocks, wife cutters, pliers, latex gloves, and bail out rope that was issued to me.

anyone who rides an engine or regularly handles and advances hose lines should have some sort of hose strap! not needed for the 1 3/4, but greatly helps out when moving a 2 1/2 or on really bad days a 3in line.

I was thinking the other day that I probably don't need all that stuff with me all the time. So while I was cleaning out the Jeep I took my black trunk of goodies out and left it in the garage. Sure enough, responded POV to a single vehicle MVA yesterday and needed boltcutters quickly for the battery...At home...In the garage. Needless to say, today I'm carting around as much stuff as ever.

I love when these threads come up. As mentioned above, some people feel the need to be a walking tool box. Fact is, if it is a tool that you can leave on the truck and go back and get if you need it, then it doesn't need to be in your gear.

I have never had an emergency situation arise where I just HAD to have my 14 bit screwdriver and my allen keys. Take that crap out and replace it with things you will actualy need. Spare hood, wire cutters, webbing, bailout rope. And one or two good flashlights.

a loop of webbing as a hose strap, some chocks, wife cutters, pliers, latex gloves, and bail out rope that was issued to me.

anyone who rides an engine or regularly handles and advances hose lines should have some sort of hose strap! not needed for the 1 3/4, but greatly helps out when moving a 2 1/2 or on really bad days a 3in line.

Everything I need or the members need is carried on the Wagon, Truck or Rescue.
Why load yourself down with all the tools when it isn't necessary.

You have enough to deal with full turnout gear, scba strapped to your back and functioning, dragging hose line in a structure of using an hook to open up or even outside throwing ladders and opening up roofs!!!

OK.. you don't NEED to carry anything in your pockets. It just makes you life a hell of a lot easier. Why walk down several flights of stairs to get a something as small as an allen wrench to reset a pull station? I know where i work the boss is expecting you to have certain things on you (the crew is too) and not to meet that expectation is kinda unprofessional. Also if a few tools in you pocket is gunna slow you down it may be time to hit the gym.

well i try to carry light. nothing but safety glasses in my coat since the scott packs covers the pockets any ways. on my right pants pocket i have 45 feet of my personal bail rope with a 4 inch beaner on a double fig. 8. in the left pants pocket i have a rescue wrench. on my helm i have a streamlight led light and a fire cam. im going to be getting a leathermans tool and clip it on my jacket and some webbing since i recently took F.A.S.T and it is really handy.